According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for accountants is expected to increase by 16 percent through 2020. If you are looking for a job as a staff accountant or seeking new opportunities in the accounting field, a strong objective on your resume can lead to interviews with prospective employers.

Experience

Your objective should include pertinent information about your experience working in the accounting field. For example, you can say, "To find a staff position that will best utilize my 10 years experience working in accounting." If you have expertise working in a particular area in accounting, you can add that information. Your objective can say, "To use my accounting skills working for the federal government."

Licenses and Certifications

If you are licensed or certified, add this information to your objective. Employers are looking for skills and expertise that set you apart from other applicants. For your objective, you can say, "A certified public accountant seeking employment working for an international corporation." Also, add information about leading companies that you worked for as an accountant. For example, you can say, "A certified public accountant who has worked for Deloitte & Touche seeking job opportunities at your company."

Goals

Employers are interested in your goals. Are you interested in a management position? Add to your objective, "Seeking managerial accounting positions at a leading law firm." Your objective can also include information about your experience working in a managerial position. Your goals should always incorporate how you are going to be an asset working for an employer. For example, "To use my five years experience as a director of accounting working for a non-profit organization."

Work Environment

Whether you are looking to work for an accounting firm or a management company, add this information to your resume objective. You can say, "Seeking a full-time senior accounting position at a leading management company." If there are geographical locations that interest you such as working in New York City or Dallas, you should also incorporate this information, especially if you are applying for a position in this particular area.

About the Author

Dachell McSween has contributed to the "New York Daily News" and "Black Enterprise Magazine." She also writes for various online publications. McSween received a B.A. in journalism from Pace University and an M.S. in publishing from New York University.